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u/RedRedRoad · 24 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers


Comprehensive List of Books Relating to Music Production and Creative Growth

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On Composition:

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Making Music: 74 Creative Strategies - Dennis DeSantis
Amazon Link
This is a fantastic book. Each page has a general idea on boosting creativity, workflow, and designing sounds and tracks.


Music Theory for Computer Musicians - Michael Hewitt
Amazon Link
Really easy to digest book on music theory, as it applies to your DAW. Each DAW is used in the examples, so it is not limited to a specific program. Highly recommend this for someone starting out with theory to improve their productions.


Secrets of Dance Music Production - David Felton
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This book I recently picked up and so far it's been quite good. It goes over all the different elements of what make's dance music, and get's quite detailed. More geared towards the beginner, but it was engaging nonetheless. It is the best 'EDM specific' production book I have read.


Ocean of Sound - David Troop
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Very well written and interesting book on ambient music. Not only does David go over the technical side and history of ambiance and musical atmospheres, he speaks very poetically about creating these soundscapes and how they relate to our interpersonal emotions.


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On Audio Engineering:

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Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio - Mike Senior
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In my opinion, this is the best mixing reference book for both beginners and intermediate producers. Very in-depth book that covers everything from how to set-up for accurate listening to the purpose of each mixing and mastering plug-in. Highly recommended.


Zen and the Art of Mixing - Mixerman
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Very interesting read in that it deals with the why's more than the how's. Mixerman, a professional audio engineer, goes in detail to talk about the mix engineer's mindset, how to approach projects, and how to make critical mixing decisions. Really fun read.


The Mixing Engineer's Handbook - Bobby Owinski
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This is a fantastic companion book to keep around. Not only does Owinski go into great technical detail, he includes interviews from various audio engineers that I personally found very helpful and inspiring.


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On the Industry:

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business - Donald S. Passman
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This book is simply a must read for anyone hoping to make a professional career out of music, anyone wanting to start their own record label, or anyone interested in how the industry works. It's a very informative book for any level of producer, and is kept up-to-date with the frequent revisions. Buy it.


Rick Rubin: In the Studio - Jake Brown
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Very interesting read that is a semi-biographical book on Rick Rubin. It is not so personal as it is talking about his life, experiences, and processes. It does get quite technical when referring to the recording process, but there are better books for technical info. This is a fun read on one of the most successful producers in history.


Behind the Glass - Howard Massey
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A collection of interviews from a diverse range of musicians who speak about creativity, workflows, and experiences in the music industry. Really light, easy to digest book.


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On Creativity:

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The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
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This is a must-read, in my opinion, for any creative individual. It is a very philosophical book on dealing with our own mental battles as an artist, and how to overcome them. Definitely pick this one up, all of you.


This is Your Brain on Music - Daniel S. Levitin
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A book written by a neurologist on the psychology of music and what makes us attached to it. It's a fairly scientific book but it is a very rewarding read with some great ideas.


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On Personal Growth and Development:

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How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
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Although this seems like an odd book for a music producer, personally I think this is one of the most influential books I've ever read. Knowing how to be personable, effectively network, and form relationships is extremely important in our industry. Whether it be meeting and talking to labels, meeting other artists, or getting through to A&amp;R, this book helps with all these areas and I suggest this book to all of you.


7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
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Similar to the recommendation above, although not directly linked to music, I assure you reading this book will change your views on life. It is a very engaging and practical book, and gets you in the right mindset to be successful in your life and music career. Trust me on this one and give it a read.


Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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You know the feeling when you're really in the groove of jamming out and all worries tend to slip away for those moments? That is the 'Optimal Experience' according to the author. This book will teach you about that experience, and how to encourage and find it in your work. This is a very challenging, immersive, and enlightening read, which deals with the bigger picture and finding happiness in your work and life. Very inspiring book that puts you in a good mindset when you're doing creative work.


The Art of Work - Jeff Goins
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A very fascinating book that looks at taking your passion (music in our case) and making the most of it. It guides you on how to be successful and turn your passion into your career. Some very interesting sections touching on dealing with failure, disappointment, and criticism, yet listening to your intuition and following your passion. Inspiring and uplifting book to say the least.


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Happy reading!

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u/dividezero · 5 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

100+ years of recording music would bet against all that. If you really want to shop your music, get a music attorney (some other people can shop it but that's the most common) and not just some jackhole who's an ambulance chaser looking for another client.

To help you out, get this book and read it cover to cover. Make sure you understand everything he's telling you. Do everything he says to start out. Once you're comfortable with that, then start venturing out beyond that advice. You'll be really glad you did.

u/OnWingsOfWax · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

This is the best book on the music business. It might be a little too law-oriented for your needs but it's the bible. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501104896?keywords=don%20passman&amp;amp;qid=1446768928&amp;amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;amp;sr=8-1

If you're in LA I'd recommend taking music business classes at UCLA Extension.

u/aderra · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Don's Book is really helpful to understand all of the confusing aspects of the music biz.

u/MoandaFro · 3 pointsr/Guitar

Guys, copyright for a work is automatically embedded in the work once it is manifested in a tangible form.

That's it.

If you've recorded it (even some crappy recording on your phone), written it out or whatever else, that's all you need to do.

These days everything (digital) has a Created Date which will prove who's idea came first. Years ago it was demos in unopened envelopes by recorded delivery (this was just to formalise the date).

You can also register you songs for free with APRA or other copyright entity who'll collect royalties on your behalf should it get played on radio, used in a commercial, film, etc etc.

You just can't copyright a song thats just in your head (cos that's not a tangible form)

Suggest reading Donald S Passman's All You Need to Know about the Music Business

u/sniggity · 2 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

There's a great book I read called, Everything You Need to Know About The Music Business. It is very, very informative.

u/blessembaker · 2 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers
  1. Congrats!


  2. Read. This. Book.


    You'll be able to answer all of /u/aderra 's questions once you do.
u/TheHighestTitle · 2 pointsr/musicbusiness

You should read this book if you haven’t already:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Ninth Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501104896/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pm5XBbEMHZG9Q

u/breakfastyoga · 2 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Before you do anything, I highly recommend reading two books.
https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896
This is the industry standard for a music biz 101 crash course. That's the edition I have, I'm not sure if there's a more recent one.

And also
https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-New-Music-Business/dp/1631491504
Ari focuses on building from the ground up, while the Passman book is more of a reference or "state of the industry" kind of thing.

Read these books and you'll have answers to most of your questions.

u/morganethielen · 2 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Congrats on your first recording! Your friend is right about not needing to copyright your songs right away. That really becomes important if you start getting licensing deals and stuff. However, it's never a bad idea, just expensive. You should go ahead and create a PRO profile on BMI or ASCAP if you haven't already. That way you can use discmakers digital distribution package so your songs will be on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. You can do this all yourself, but since it's your first time I recommend using what they offer you.

As far as ordering CDs, most people prefer digipaks these days, and the first price point is at 100. You'll end up paying more per CD if you only order 50, so I'd gi ahead and get 100.

I recommend getting a copy of this book. I've been in the industry for 15 years, I still use it every once in a while. Also, it's not boring to read, so that helps haha.

u/MeowAndLater · 2 pointsr/Piracy

It wouldn't be copyrighting the chords alone, it would be copyrighting the entire foundational elements of the song, of which the chords are a part.

If you haven't read Donald Passman's book on all of this I highly recommend it, if you have any interest in pursuing music as a career: https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896

u/PoliticalBonobo · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Copyright is different than shares. When you get into royalties, the payout for any performance (radio play, tv airing, etc) splits between the writer and the publisher. It sounds like you guys would split writer's share 50%, then the publisher's share might be negotiated.

Copyright just protects your "property" legally if anyone tries to steal it.

Definitely read this book . It'll educate you on this stuff.

u/tadhgerty · 1 pointr/Logic_Studio

Apple Loops - royalty free I'm pretty sure.

If you sample a song, it depends (sort of). You technically should credit and clear all samples with whoever owns the master (thus owing them royalties and owing royalties to whoever owns the publishing rights for any performance of it I believe), but if you sample and process a snare or something, saying you stole it is going to be a pretty difficult case to make (assuming anyone even notices).

That being said, if you were to make a bootleg remix of a song or take a lead vocal/melody and put it on the internet - there's a good chance someone/an automated system might notice and it could get taken down. The chances of getting sued however are extremely slim in the case of the making a freely available remix or track containing samples from commercial music. I'm no legal expert, but from I've watched and read, basically if the record companies care enough to sue you for this, that means you should celebrate because you've already made it big.

If you're distributing copies commercially (thus generating revenue) where the sample is obvious, however, legal action is probably more likely and less cause for celebration. If you want to learn more, https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896 is a fantastic resource for all the relevant details.

All this being said, if you are just making songs for practice or to play live in a DJ set, I wouldn't think twice about sampling something - just go for it. If you're worried something might be so good you want to release it, trust that it's worth clearing the sample or that you're creative enough to replace it with something else (EDM producers will do this often with bootleg remixes that do better than they expected in their live sets).

u/Dirtstainedhat · 1 pointr/hiphopheads

https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896

I read an older version of this series but it was written by the same author, this newer one should have more information on streaming and other current industry trends. I’m also studying music business for my major in school so if you have any other questions feel free to message me and i’ll see if I can help. Best of luck to ya!

u/kkarimi786 · 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

I don't think they would have a choice. The record companies have always been incredibly greedy and have made 360 deals pretty standard. I agree with you though. I would NOT sign one. Who wants to give a piece of their $ to the record companies for doing things that have absolutely nothing to do with them.. Hey guy, we own your music but but you want to write songs for other people? we want a piece of that too..your making a motivational video about excercising and want to sell it? We want a piece of that too! ....no thank you. I'm learning and learning and learning trying to figure out, make, dream up, try, test, etc.. new music business models where artists are now a brand...I can't stand the thought of music having no monetary value in the future otherwise musicians can never make a living. I'm halfway through this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501104896/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1511475778&amp;amp;sr=1-1&amp;amp;keywords=donald+passman

It is awesome and i'd definately recommend it.

u/HULKx · 1 pointr/makinghiphop

the link contains an affiliate link which are automatically removed on most of reddit.

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